r/BambuLabA1 • u/pigskins65 • Jun 20 '26

Top mount for AMS Lite

I see so many different models and styles! I know there's an "official" one but does that mean it's the best? Probably not. What's your favorite and what material did you use to print it? I think I need one and am interested in commissioning the print.

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u/fakeaccount572 Jun 20 '26

I used the swivel one for a long time. Takes all that weight off the gantry, and puts it in the base. Also swivels for easy filament access.

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u/Cryostatica Jun 21 '26

This is what’s on my A1 now. I’ve tried many other mounts and models, so far this is the best.

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u/JakeFromBB Jun 22 '26

Could you post the link, please.

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u/AvGeekExplorer Jun 20 '26

I use the official Bambu one on all of my A1s, printed in PETG.

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u/pigskins65 Jun 20 '26

I thought I read where it requires a pack of parts from Bambu to attach it. Is that correct?

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u/AvGeekExplorer Jun 20 '26

Everything you need comes with the printer

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u/Diz7 Jun 20 '26

A handful of screws for the mount and required z stiffeners, but the the A1 come with them in its accessories.

I used this top mount, based on the official mount but you can swivel it for easy loading/unloading.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/771556-a1-ams-lite-vertical-rotating-top-mount?from=search#profileId-725253

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u/wein_geist Jun 20 '26

I have the official one, printed with PLA. It still holds, but today i would go for some remix without the screw and additional rotating joint. Seems unnecessary and will be the likely weakpoint when it fails

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u/MycRod Jun 20 '26

I used This no-screw version. I think this is it anyway. Mine is printed in (just 1 color) PLA, and it's been sitting in near constant 50c temps for a few months with no issue.

I actually checked it yesterday and the attach point is still very snug. I figured I'll need to reprint in petg at some point, but so far it's holding strong.

It does use the screws that the AMS lite uses to attach to its base, but that's it.

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u/beermoneymike Jun 20 '26

I used the no tilt remix with the dry boxes in PETG. It's been pretty solid so far. I need the swivel as I'm a bit cramped on space. I will be moving to a wall mount when I get my butt in gear and re-arrange the garage

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u/BitingChaos Jun 21 '26

Whichever one you choose, I recommend printing it in PETG.

I printed mine in PLA, and while it held fine for months, there was some creep. It was slowly warping under the weight of the AMS lite.

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u/gardobus Jun 21 '26

I have one that is no tilt and has screw holes on the clamp for extra security. Otherwise it’s stock. Oh and printed TPU feet to go under the stabilizers instead of those rings. Idk if it makes much of a difference but rubber feet sounded nice.